Tour description
The path offers breathtaking views of the almost untouched landscape of the Verwall European protected area with its lakes, moors, larch forests, and scenic summits. Starting from the mountain station of the Grasjoch cable car, you circle three mountains, hike to the Upper and Lower Alpgues lakes as well as the eponymous alp, and with a bit of luck, encounter marmots, chamois, and ibex.
This rather demanding circular hike with scenic views offers you a good approach to the Verwall European protected area. Beautiful mountain lakes, the Alpgues alp, smaller ponds, a lovely larch forest, as well as wide views into various valleys make this hike a very varied experience. The Natura 2000 area "Verwall" is the largest protected area in Vorarlberg, covering about 120 km². The protected objects in the area are particularly typical and rare or endangered species, whose preservation is ensured by designating the area as a European protected area under the Birds Directive. Some of these protected species include the Alpine snowcock, the capercaillie, hazel grouse, black and three-toed woodpeckers, or various plants found in the protected high moors, such as the large cranberry.
You can find many other special features of this hike at https://naturvielfalt.at/schutzgebiet/verwall/
Note: The Alpgues alp is not managed - a stop for refreshments is only possible at the Grasjoch hut.
